Science of Psoriatic Disease

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis treatments has come a long way since ancient times, when Hippocrates recommended arsenic to treat psoriasis. Learn more about the drug approval process and what's new in the drug development pipeline. Drugs in development »

There's a big upside to participating in a clinical trial. Not only will you help move research forward, you may have the opportunity to get medical support and try a treatment before anyone else. Search for a clinical trial near you »

Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis start in your genes. Read about the role of genetics in psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis and what NPF is doing to understand the genetic puzzle. Genes and psoriatic diseases »

The symptoms of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis appear because the immune system is in overdrive. Learn more about the immune system and psoriatic diseases, and why it's important to treat moderate to severe cases of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis with treatments that work on the immune system. About the immune system & psoriatic disease »